In this interview with Joel Dunning, Henrik Hansen discusses his 15 years of experience performing VATS lobectomies, and reflects on the current status of the approach. Dr. Hansen compares VATS lobectomy to a chess game, suggesting that successful VATS surgeons should plan multiple steps ahead and seek to visualize potential problems before they occur. Dr. Hansen shares tips for performing VATS lobectomies, including the importance of a proper hilar dissection and identification of all involved structures.
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